Bond Contenders Screen-Test as Laika Director Rejects AI

The race to become the next James Bond is reportedly heating up, with a select group of actors, including Callum Turner and Jack Lowden, set to screen-test for the iconic role this week in London. These auditions come as unearthed tapes of past hopefuls, such as Henry Cavill and James Brolin, have surfaced, fueling public interest in the franchise's future.

Meanwhile, in the animation world, "Wildwood" director Travis Knight has expressed reservations about the increasing use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking. While acknowledging AI as a powerful technological tool, Knight stated he is "not embracing it at all," emphasizing his preference for traditional methods. This sentiment comes as Laika's latest film, "Wildwood," has received a PG-13 rating, a first for the studio, for its mature themes and fantasy violence.